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Grilled Shrimp Skewers

This easy lemon garlic grilled shrimp skewers is healthy, incredibly flavorful, and quick to make with just FIVE simple ingredients!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 252 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds extra large or jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 8 tablespoons butter melted
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons of juice and however much zest you can get from the lemon)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or Herbs de Provence or 2 tablespoons fresh herbs finely chopped

Instructions

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  1. Oil and preheat grill to medium-high. Skewer the shrimp onto metal or wooden skewers (if using wooden, be sure to soak them in water for 30 minutes before to keep them from burning).
  2. Stir together melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic and herbs (fresh or dried).
  3. Brush both sides of the shrimp with butter sauce. Save any remaining sauce for later
  4. Grill shrimp 4-6 minutes on each side until completely pink and starting to brown just slightly.
  5. Drizzle remaining lemon butter mixture over the shrimp and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Serve with roasted vegetables and a side salad for a complete meal! 

Nutrition Information

Calories 252kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 48g (96%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 575mg (192%) Sodium 1794mg (75%) Potassium 246mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 71IU (1%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 387mg (39%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 252

% Daily Value*

Calories 252kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 48g 96%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 575mg 192%
Sodium 1794mg 75%
Potassium 246mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 71IU 1%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 387mg 39%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.